Difference between revisions of "Category:Bike Shop"

Summary

The Bike Shop is where all specialty tools and parts for bikes can be found. If you need to do a simple tune-up or total rebuild the resources you need should be there.

Tools

Hand Tools

• Wrenches(metric)
• Sockets/Ratchet (located in auto shop)
• Allen Keys(metric)
• Chain Breaker
• Chain Wear Gauges
• Chain Cleaner
• Bottom Bracket Wrenches/Sockets
• Cassette Lockring Sockets
• Chain Whip
• Freewheel Removal Sockets
• Crank Removal Tool
• Headset Wrenches
• Pedal Wrench
• Hub Cone Wrenches
• Wheel Truing Stands
• Spoke Nipple Wrenches
• Wheel Dish Gauge
• Bearing Presses
• Dropout Alignment Tool
• Bench Vice

Resources

• Lubricants
• Degreasers
• Grease

General Tuning Order

When doing a tune up, the order of operations should always be CLA = CLEAN, LUBE, ADJUST. Often, a proper adjustment can not be achieved until a component is clean and moving freely. This is especially true for cables and brake pivot points. Also, after cleaning and lubricating, you might find that an adjustment is not necessary.

Online Resources

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/ The largest and most comprehensive collection of how-to videos and articles on bicycle repair. Unlike most of the videos produced by YouTubers, these resources are concise and professionally produced. Almost every aspect of bicycle repair is covered, from vintage to modern, and includes information such as a list of all tools needed for a particular repair and common mistakes or issues to watch out for.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/ Probably the best resource for researching bicycle standards and helpful “hacks”. Sheldon Brown was a pioneer of documenting bicycle standards in the early days of the internet and his website is a virtual database. Although the information is invaluable, the website itself is an antiquated hodgepodge of hyperlinks. Sometimes it may be easier to just use your favorite search engine and add the words “Sheldon Brown” to the end of your query (example: converting 7 speed hub to 8 speeds sheldon brown).

Basic Repair Tutorials

Bicycle Washing: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/bike-washing-and-cleaning

Wheel Removal/Installation: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/wheel-removal-and-installation

Tire & Tube Removal/Installation: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/tire-and-tube-removal-and-installation

Tube Patching: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/inner-tube-repair

Chain Clean & Lube: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/chain-cleaning-with-a-park-tool-chain-scrubber

Check Chain Wear: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/when-to-replace-a-chain-on-a-bicycle

Rear Derailleur Adjustment: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/rear-derailleur-adjustment

Front Derailleur Adjustment: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/front-derailleur-adjustment

Rim Brake Type Identification and Adjustment (scroll down the page and click the link for instructions to adjust your type of rim brakes): https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/rim-brake-identification

Rim Brake Pad Replacement: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/brake-pad-replacement-rim-brakes

Intermediate Repair Tutorials

Tubeless Tire Removal/Installation: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/tubeless-tire-mounting-and-repair

Shift Housing Replacement: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/cutting-and-sizing-cable-housing

Trigger Shifter Cable Replacement: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/shift-cable-replacement-trigger-shifters

Drop Bar “Brifter” Cable Replacement: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/shift-cable-replacement-drop-bars

Brake Housing/Cable Replacement (Upright Bars): https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/brake-housing-cable-installation-upright-bars

Brake Housing/Cable Replacement (Drop Bars): https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/brake-housing-cable-installation-drop-bars

Drop Bar Tape: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/handlebar-tape-installation-drop-bars

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